About Tom
Tom Miller pursued an unusual academic path before entering the legal profession. He spent his early years in rigorous undergraduate study and continued on to earn advanced degrees that span the humanities and law. That breadth underpins his approach to legal work today.
His formal education began at Deep Springs College, a small and intensive program that he attended in 2004. He earned an A.B. from Harvard University in 2009 and then completed a Ph.D. at Princeton University in 2015. He returned to formal legal study at Stanford Law School and received his J.D. in 2020. The sequence of degrees reflects a steady progression from broad liberal arts training to concentrated research and then to professional legal preparation.
After law school, Miller moved into firm practice. He is an associate at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP, based in Massachusetts. His work is grounded in careful analysis and attention to written and oral advocacy. Colleagues describe him as methodical; clients see someone who places a premium on clear, structured argument rather than rhetoric.
Miller's academic background informs his daily work. The Ph.D. training sharpened his ability to analyze complex texts and to manage long research projects—skills that transfer directly to litigation files, motion practice, and brief-writing. His time at Stanford Law added doctrinal and procedural training, and he has applied that training in Massachusetts courts and administrative settings. He is a current member of the State Bar of Massachusetts and maintains an active role in professional development and firm initiatives.
Outside the office, Miller has participated in events and panels tied to legal education and scholarship. He has presented on topics that bridge his academic interests and legal practice, and he remains engaged with scholarly networks formed during his doctoral work. He keeps a steady emphasis on research-driven advocacy and on translating scholarly insight into practical legal strategies. He currently practices law in Massachusetts as an associate at Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP.
